Textbook Question
Label the steps of phagocytosis.
a. ________
b. ________
c. ________
d. ________
e. ________
f. ________
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19. Innate Immunity
Phagoctytosis
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In the context of phagocytosis, bacteria and viruses are destroyed by white blood cells called:
A
Phagocytes (e.g., neutrophils and macrophages)
B
Erythrocytes
C
Basophils
D
Platelets
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Understand the process of phagocytosis, which is a mechanism used by certain white blood cells to engulf and destroy pathogens like bacteria and viruses.
Identify the types of white blood cells involved in phagocytosis. These cells are specialized to recognize, ingest, and break down harmful microorganisms.
Recall that phagocytes are the white blood cells responsible for this process. Examples include neutrophils and macrophages, which actively engulf pathogens.
Differentiate phagocytes from other blood components: erythrocytes (red blood cells) carry oxygen, basophils are involved in allergic responses, and platelets help in blood clotting.
Conclude that the correct answer is phagocytes, as they are the white blood cells that destroy bacteria and viruses through phagocytosis.
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